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Michael Thompson: Sister of alleged murder victim recalls defendant telling her to ‘have a good day’ before finding out
The older sister of the 43-year-old woman allegedly killed by her ex-partner has recalled that the defendant told her to “have a good day” during a call on the day of the incident, before finding out her sibling had passed away.
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Five-day road closure planned for busy Northampton road
A road in Northampton will be closed for five days due to water connection works with drivers being warned to expect disruption.
CCTV image released after £100 children's coat and boxed vape stolen from inside Audi in Northampton
A CCTV image has been released by police after a £100 children’s coat and a boxed vape were stolen from inside an Audi in Northampton.
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Ambulance service received more than 4,500 999 calls on hottest May day - 'busiest day outside of winter'
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) received more than 4,500 999 calls on the hottest May day on record, which it has said was its “busiest day outside of winter”.
Fire crews patrol lakes and rivers in Northamptonshire with urgent summer safety message
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to take extra care around lakes, rivers and open water this summer following a number of tragic water-related incidents across the UK.
Witness appeal after woman in her 20s suffers life changing injuries following collision with tree on A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough
A woman in her 20s has sustained life changing injuries after a collision with a tree on the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough.
A45 closed between Northampton and Wellingborough as one person taken to hospital with serious injuries following collision
A stretch of the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough is closed as one person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, following a collision.
Police launch operation to crackdown on illegal and anti-social use of private and rentable e-scooters in Northampton and beyond
An operation to crackdown on the illegal and anti-social use of private and rentable e-scooters in Northampton and beyond has been launched by police.
We Mean Business: ‘It’s a whirlwind of feelings – but there’s always a shadow of doubt that hovers over me’
The founder of a luxury and cruelty-free candle company has revealed the “whirlwind of feelings” that come with running a business, including a continuous “shadow of doubt”.
Man seen assaulting taxi driver in early hours in Northampton as police investigate 'racially aggravated assault'
Police are investigating a “racially aggravated assault” after a man was seen assaulting a taxi driver in Northampton.
WANTED: Police searching for woman, 35, after allegation of shoplifting in Northampton
A 35-year-old woman is wanted by police after an allegation of shoplifting in Northampton.
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Morrisons product recall: popular snacks recalled over fears product could contain glass
Customers are being advised not to eat the affected Morrisons Savers Cashews and return them for a full refund.
COURT ROUND-UP: 37 offenders sentenced from Northampton, Daventry and Towcester
Local magistrates dealt with these cases involving carrying a blade, drink driving, shoplifting, using a TV set without a licence and more…
Could your town get a new Aldi? Supermarket invites Northamptonshire suggestions
Aldi is calling on shoppers across Northamptonshire to help decide where its next stores should open as part of a major nationwide expansion plan.
West Northamptonshire residents warned over risks of using unlicensed rubbish collectors
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is urging residents to be cautious when arranging rubbish removals amid concerns over unlicensed waste collectors.
'Northampton's Finest' complete MoonWalk London marathon challenge and raise big funds for breast cancer charity
A 38-strong group of Northampton women took on the challenge of walking a marathon distance through the streets of London in the middle of the night - raising more than £27,700 for the Walk The Walk breast cancer charity in the process.
Pedestrian suffers fractured elbow following collision in Waitrose car park in Northampton
A pedestrian sustained a fractured elbow following a collision in Waitrose car park in Northampton.
Northampton motorcycle racer Maria Costello in ‘serious but stable’ condition after Isle of Man TT crash
Northampton motorcycle racer Maria Costello is reportedly in a 'serious but stable condition' in a Liverpool hospital after being involved in crash at the Isle of Man TT races on Tuesday evening.
'No household will move to three-weekly black bin collections until engagement has taken place', says West Northamptonshire Council
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) says it wants residents to share their concerns and issues about the move to three-weekly black bin collections in Northampton and added that no household will move onto the system until engagement has taken place.
West Northamptonshire Council responds to latest call for reprieve for food vans facing eviction from town market
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) says they are continuing to take court proceedings against two food vans in Northampton’s market square despite the most recent protest.